Award

Alternative provision for a child in care S535575

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jan 2026 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Norfolk County Council, located in Norwich, United Kingdom, involved the award of a contract titled "Alternative provision for a child in care S535575." The industry category for this procurement is services, specifically under special education services, identified by the CPV code 80340000. The contract was made under a 'light touch' regime and falls below the threshold category. Norfolk County Council, classified as a sub-central public authority, acted as the buyer for this process. The award was finalised and the contract activated on 7th September 2025, with its implementation period set from 8th September 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and special education services. As the contract has been awarded to The Woodview Project Limited, an SME based in Beccles, Suffolk, it highlights the potential for growth among small to medium enterprises that can deliver specialised educational services in compliance with public sector standards. SMEs in the education sector, especially those with the capability to offer tailored services for special needs education, are positioned well to compete for similar future contracts by showcasing their capacity to deliver quality and customised educational solutions.

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Notice Title

Alternative provision for a child in care S535575

Notice Description

Alternative provision for a child in care S535575 PS25000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060322
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001990-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WOODVIEW PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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